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Four US citizens were among at least 69 people killed in the high-speed train crash in central Spain, officials have said, as authorities continued efforts to identify the victims. The collision happened on 28 October near Urda, in Toledo province, when a high-speed train struck the rear of another service that had stopped. Two carriages derailed and 58 people were injured. Victims identified after Spain train crash Spain’s Centre for Integrated Data, the legal body responsible for identifying victims in mass-fatality incidents, said the dead also included citizens of Canada, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, Tunisia and the Czech Republic. Two Australians…

A Halloween party at a 10 million-dollar mansion overlooking Clovelly Beach in Sydney ended with police and paramedics called to disperse a crowd of about 200 people. Emergency services were sent to the property on Eastbourne Avenue at about 8.50pm on Friday after the gathering spilled into nearby streets. Some gatecrashers were reported to have jumped the fence to get inside. A local resident claimed on Facebook that intoxicated partygoers had also tried to enter her neighbouring property, writing: “Drunk kids everywhere…. they were all trying to jump in our backyard. Seriously out of control.” The situation eased after officers…

Brooklyn Beckham’s public praise for Sir Elton John during a birthday celebration in Venice has prompted questions over its timing, as his estrangement from his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, continues. Brooklyn, 27, and his wife Nicola Peltz were among the guests at a lavish gathering for David Furnish, Elton John’s husband, who turned 64. Sharing photographs from the Italian trip on Instagram, Brooklyn wrote: “What an unforgettable weekend celebrating you @davidfurnish x.” He added: “I am so lucky to have you both as my godparents.” Brooklyn also thanked the luxury hotel that hosted the celebrations, writing: “Thank you so…

A Seattle dog that was shot while intervening in a domestic violence incident now needs surgery after bullet fragments lodged in his head began to shift, his owner has said. Judah was injured in November 2024 when Lauren Wiggins said her ex-fiancé shot her in the leg as she tried to leave their home. The dog attacked the man and was struck in the head and shoulder. Wiggins said the intervention may have saved her life. “If I had gotten two extra shots to me, I would’ve died that night,” she said. She was left paralysed from the knee down…

Choosing a Melbourne Cup winner remains part science, part instinct, with barriers, weight, silks and historical trends all offering punters potential clues before Tuesday’s race at Flemington. For those without the time or inclination to study the form, the colour of a jockey’s silks may provide an alternative starting point. Blue has been associated with 40 Melbourne Cup victories, while black has produced 25. Jamie Melham combined the two colours when she rode Half Yours to victory last year, adding to the significance of a pattern that has long appealed to superstitious racegoers. Melbourne Cup winner trends in the numbers…

Actress Karen Sharpe and her daughter Kat Kramer have been pictured together at an event in Los Angeles, with the mother and daughter showcasing their shared links to Hollywood and successful careers in showbusiness. Sharpe, 92, appeared in a turquoise blazer over a black polo-neck jumper and black trousers, accessorised with matching turquoise jewellery. Kramer wore a red ruffled blouse with black trousers and carried a distinctive Rolling Stones handbag. Sharpe was a prominent screen presence during the 1950s and 1960s, appearing in films and television programmes including The High and the Mighty, The Disorderly Orderly and the Western series…

The Bank of England is poised to raise interest rates, but may seek to temper expectations of further increases. The central bank’s decision is expected to be accompanied by a warning against assuming that additional rate rises will necessarily follow.

Houston is braced for heavy rain and thunderstorms on Election Day, Tuesday November 3, as a cold front moves across south-east Texas. The system is expected to bring widespread showers, strong winds and the possibility of hail, with the heaviest conditions forecast from late morning through the evening. Forecasters are also warning of a limited risk of flooding across the region. Voters in the Houston area have been advised to consider going to polling stations early, before the wettest weather arrives. Rain and storms could make driving more difficult, particularly where downpours lead to surface water on roads. Houston weather…

A Victorian orthopaedic implants tender worth about $50 million has been abandoned after a medical device company gained access to confidential pricing submitted by its seven rivals. HealthShare Victoria discovered in August that the breach had occurred in February, after a supplier raised the alarm. The agency said human error had allowed one bidder to open spreadsheets containing competitors’ prices. The company, described in government correspondence as the “disclosee”, accessed the confidential file on multiple occasions during the tender process. Probity consultants concluded it may have gained a competitive advantage. The tender involved supplies of hip, knee, shoulder, elbow and…

Two tankers have caught fire after reportedly hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said, as Donald Trump warned Iran to make a deal and again claimed the conflict would end soon. The IRGC provided no further details about the vessels or the reported incidents in the strait. The US president reiterated his message on social media, saying the war would end soon while urging Iran to reach an agreement.